We remember the teachers who saw us when we felt invisible. Who believed in us when we didn't believe in ourselves. Who gave us books, wrote back in our journals, and showed up with Band-Aids on their faces. The OBP team shares stories of the teachers who changed everything.

EMDR therapy during the perinatal period addresses postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma through flexible approaches. Learn how this sensitive time for nervous systems can support healing, why rage and anger are normal, and how treatment adapts to include babies and mobile sessions.

As psychologists in Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane, we see how the end of summer can bring stress, grief, and overwhelm. Yet therapy offers space for hope in small, quiet moments—whether it’s easing anxiety, healing after loss, or reconnecting with family. At Off the Beaten Path Psychology, we believe in people’s resilience and the power of counselling in Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane to create lasting change.

Wondering how long therapy takes? At Off the Beaten Path Psychology in Airdrie, Calgary, and Cochrane, we know every journey is unique. Whether you need short-term support or long-term growth, we tailor sessions to your goals. Discover how therapy can fit your life—and how we work with you to find the right timeline.

When respite is grounded in empathy and trust, it becomes more than a break. It becomes a relationship that nurtures your child, uplifts your family, and reminds you that you're not alone. These connections model inclusion naturally, foster emotional security, and reinforce belonging. Whether through morning dance parties, scooter rides, or swimming—these small moments of care build something bigger: resilience, joy, and the steady belief that both child and parent are seen a

Trauma leaves echoes through time. Dr. Farrell shows how EMDR therapy helps transform these echoes into healing and growth.

Before we can build environments where students feel safe & ready to learn, educators need to be able to balance their own nervous systems.